How to Run Better in Humidity
This article explores the physiological impact of high humidity on runners and why it makes exercise feel significantly more strenuous. It includes expert advice from sports medicine professionals on how to adapt training during muggy conditions.
Why it matters
Provides practical health and safety information for athletes to prevent heat-related illness and optimize performance in changing climates.
One day in July, I woke up to a rare summer treat: a crisp 67-degree morning. Ready to take advantage of the cooler weather without battling the smoke, rain, or extreme temperatures plaguing New York City this season, I set out with high hopes. But within a few blocks, my optimism had evaporated, as the humidity left me struggling to maintain a pace that should have felt easy .
In the end, I wound up cutting the run short, feeling more than a little discouraged by my performance and the day’s turn of events. It was the sort of run you’d expect during a heatwave, not on an unseasonably cool(er) day.
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